Parent Coach (Home Visitor) (Full-time/part time) (Bilingual) (Multiple Openings)

Responsibilities

• Attends a five-day Parents as Teachers training and a two-day Partners for a Healthy Baby.
• Maintains certification while employed.
• Completes weekly, 60-90 minute, highly individualized, strengths-based home visits using the Parents As Teachers curriculum and model.
• Assists with facilitating playgroups (bimonthly).
• Administers developmental screenings and family wellness screenings using approved screening tools.
• Recruits and retains home-visiting families; with a caseload of clients.
• Mets the requirements of all funding sources.
• Attends all staff events and ongoing professional learning.
• Maintains and properly submits comprehensive written SOAP notes and electronic records which include, but are not limited to up-to-date contact information, visit records, and family goals as required by federal/state guidelines and administrative regulation (weekly).
• Provides program parents with guidance on home safety, nutrition, family development, conscious parenting, constructive play activities, and other related topics.
• Provides information on community and agency services and provides families resources and referrals to include medical, and mental health providers, and additional interagency networks as needed.
• Committed to the mission of Front Porch Alliance.
• Provides support at quarterly community events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, CDA or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of a bachelor degree, CDA OR 3-4 years in a relevant field.
• Preferred: Bachelor or higher in Education, Social Work or a similar field. 3 years of experience working with Early Childhood Programs and children from birth to age five.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including, Google Suites, Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Highest ethical standards and responsibility with confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are necessary for good communication with culturally diverse participants, partners, and supporters.
• Positive, effective, and professional working relationships with staff, clients, and community partners.
• Committed to the ongoing professional development of best practices surrounding the strength-based approach to families, parenting behaviors, child health and wellness, and other relevant family-centered practices.
• Outstanding time management, organizational skills, and follow-through.
• Capacity to problem solve, handle crises and work with families and children.
• Must have a reliable car, valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance of at least $100,000, and a good driving record.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

This job requires the Parent Coach to travel to various locations and go in and out of private homes to provide services to parents and children. Must be able to lift five to ten pounds regularly.

Pay

Annual compensation range is $42,000-46,000, with health insurance, and a generous PTO package.

Schedule

Full-time: Hours are between 8:30 - 6:30. Part-time: Hours are 2:30 - 6:30 and some weekends 9am - 12pm.